Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has attracted trade interest from the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers as the NFL trade deadline approaches, according to a report from ClutchPoints.
The 24-year-old pass catcher has emerged as a potential target for both playoff-contending teams looking to bolster their receiving corps. Downs, in his second NFL season, has shown promise as a reliable slot option for the Colts' offense.
The Chiefs, perennial Super Bowl contenders led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, have consistently sought additional weapons in the passing game. Meanwhile, the Steelers continue to explore options to support their offensive attack as they push for postseason positioning.
Any potential deal would need to be finalized before the league's trade deadline. The Colts' willingness to move the young receiver remains unclear, as Indianapolis may value Downs' development within their own system.
Downs was selected by Indianapolis in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of North Carolina, where he established himself as one of the ACC's most productive receivers.
